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RICS AI Solution

V-Quest - RICS AI Solution

πŸ“† March 21, 2025

V-Quest is honoured to be recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as a leading AI solution tackling construction’s biggest challenges. ...

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VQ Aurora

Aurora Climate Lab Accelerator

πŸ“† March 20, 2025

V-Quest is proud to announce its selection as one of 15 climate-tech startups chosen for the 2025 Creative HQ - Aurora Climate Lab Accelerator....

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VQ Australia

V-Quest Australia

πŸ“† March 03, 2025

We’ve officially arrived in Sydney! Architects, Engineers, and Developersβ€”want to save time while improving cost and carbon efficiency on your projects? ...

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Carbon Flow Podcast

Carbon Flow Podcast

πŸ“† October 24, 2024

We have launched our podcast, Carbon Flow, featuring discussions with industry professionals on sustainability.

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Reseller Innovation Award Finalist

Reseller Innovation Award Finalist

πŸ“† October 24, 2024

We are delighted to be named a finalist in the Innovation for Good category at the Reseller Innovation Awards.

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Athena Sustainable Materials Institute

Athena Sustainable Materials Institute

πŸ“† September 2, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone for V-Quest as we explore collaborating with the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute.

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NZGBC Membership

NZGBC Membership

πŸ“† July 17, 2024

V-Quest has joined the NZGBC, strengthening our commitment to green building standards and sustainability.

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US Market Entry

US Market Entry

πŸ“† July 3, 2024

V-Quest has been selected for Trimble Ventures' 0-60 Accelerator, expanding our presence in the US market.

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V-Quest & Education

V-Quest & Education

πŸ“† June 12, 2024

V-Quest has been dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with education providers across New Zealand. We firmly believe that the next generation of designers...

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Tech Summit 2024

Tech Summit 2024

πŸ“† June 4, 2024

V-Quest will be at the Climate Tech Summit in Wellington, New Zealand on the 20th June. We’ll be wearing the VQ logo, so come have a chat with us. Construction and...

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Techfest

Techfest 2024

πŸ“† April 10, 2024

Co-Founder Barry Lynch has been invited to speak at the 2024 TechFest in Christchurch New Zealand. Come listen to him speak about the hidden and missed opportunities to prevent...

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New Home

Our new home!

πŸ“† April 9, 2024

V-Quest is delighted to announce that we’ve found ourselves a new home. This week we moved into the dynamic 231 High Street office space. 231 is a space that’s empowering tomorrow’s...

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BBA

Bob Burnett Architecture joins our early adopter programme

πŸ“† March 19, 2024

Bob Burnett Architecture joins the V-Quest early adopter programme. ‍Bob Burnett Architecture began business in 1999, establishing a leading reputation for award winning, energy-efficient...

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Ahha

AHHA joins our Early Adopter Programme

πŸ“† March 18, 2024

V-Quest are delighted to welcome ahha architects to our early adopter programme. Ahha is a team of values-led designers, makers and facilitators. As a social enterprise and multi-disciplinary...

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Irish Business

St. Patricks Day - Irish Business Network

πŸ“† March 15, 2024

Co-founders Barry Lynch and Eoin McLoughlin (both Irish) attended the Irish Business Network New Zealand St. Patricks Day lunch and had a great afternoon discussing possible synergies between Irish...

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Early Adopter Programme

V-Quest Early Adopter Programme

πŸ“† March 15, 2024

V-Quest needs you! (to take free stuff from us!) We are running and early adopter programme from April – May 2024. How can you reduce carbon in your design and stay on budget? V-Quest does this...

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Construction Accord

Construction Accord

πŸ“† March 14, 2024

V-Quest is pleased to announce that we have joined the New Zealand Construction Accord. The Construction Sector Transformation Plan 2022-2025 (Transformation Plan 2022-2025) is a three-year action...

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Pacific Environments

Pacific Environments joins our Early Adopter Programme

πŸ“† March 6, 2024

V-Quest is pleased to announce that we have joined the New Zealand Construction Accord. The Construction Sector Transformation Plan 2022-2025 (Transformation Plan 2022-2025) is a three-year action...

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AUBEA

AUBEA Conference

πŸ“† December 29, 2023

V-Quest were delighted to be invited to the 46th Annual AUBEA conference in Auckland, New Zealand by Massey University. AUBEA are one of oceania’s prominent non-profit association of the...

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ADNZ

ADNZ Conference

πŸ“† November 20, 2023

V-Quest attended the Architectural Designers New Zealand conference in windy Wellington. We took a nicely placed stand and set up our kit, signage and demonstration. Barry & Eoin packed up the car...

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Superhome Movement

Superhome Movement

πŸ“† November 15, 2023

V-Quest has been invited to join the New Zealand Superhome Movement, promoting innovative and sustainable housing.

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TOP 10

Top 10 NZ Tech Companies

πŸ“† October 15, 2023

V-Quest has been identified as a Top 10 property tech comapanies in New Zealand. The Proptech industry is on the rise in New Zealand, and these pioneering companies are driving the transformation of...

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Callaghan

Callaghan Innovation Backing

πŸ“† October 15, 2023

V-Quest are again delighted to announce that we have been backed by the New Zealand Government and Callaghan Innovation through the Aroha Trailblazer Grant. The Δ€rohia Trailblazer Grant was created...

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RICS Tech

RICS Tech Partnership

πŸ“† September 16, 2023

V-Quest is thrilled to announce that our carbon optimisation tools have been officially accepted into the RICS Tech partnership program, marking a significant milestone for our company. Being the...

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RICS Award

RICS Innovation Award 2023

πŸ“† August 16, 2023

V-QUEST TAKES THE 2023 RICS INNOVATION AWARD V-Quest is thrilled to announce that our Carbon Analysis Tools have been chosen for the prestigious RICS New Zealand 2023 Innovation Award. The Royal...

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Woodworks 2023

Woodworks 2023

πŸ“† March 14, 2023

Following the success of Woodworks 2022, our Co-Founder Barry Lynch received another invitation to present in person at the 2023 conference in Christchurch, New Zealand. This time, Barry showcased the...

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MPI Funding

MPI Backing

πŸ“† February 2, 2023

V-Quest is delighted to announce that we have been approved and have received funding by the New Zealand government and MPI through the Sustainable Foods and Fibres Future fund (SF&FF). SFF...

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RICS ICMS3

RICS ICMS3 Explained Webinar

πŸ“† November 15, 2022

Our Co-founder Barry Lynch, presented as part of a panel for the RICS APAC region on the use of ICMS3 in practical use. ICMS 3, the third edition to the International Cost Management Standard (ICMS)...

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RICS Sustainability

RICS ANZ Sustainability in Construction

πŸ“† October 26, 2022

V-Quest was honored to share insights on sustainable construction methodologies and our expertise during the recent Australasia RICS Sustainability in Construction webinar. Collaborating with key...

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NZIQS

NZIQS Carbon Accounting Working Group

πŸ“† September 7, 2022

We are excited to announce that our Co-Founder, Barry Lynch, has been invited to join the NZIQS Carbon Accounting Working Group. Barry will bring his extensive expertise in carbon reduction, gained...

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Mid-rise

Mid-Rise Wood Construction Programme

πŸ“† June 14, 2022

V-Quest is proud to announce that our carbon optimisation tools have been selected as the preferred carbon analysis solution for the Mid Rise Wood Construction Programme by the New Zealand Ministry...

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Woodworks-2022

Woodworks 2022

πŸ“† March 2, 2022

It was a privilege to be invited to speak at the 2022 Woodworks conference, where our Co-founder Barry Lynch, discussed the remarkable progress made within the MPI Mid Rise Wood Construction...

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